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The MacBook Pro 17" replaced the Aluminum 17" as Apple's pro machine and features Intel processors and a large widescreen display. The cases of the MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151, A1212, A1229, and A1261 are composed of aluminum, just like the PowerBook G4 before it, but the MacBook Pro 17" includes a built-in web camera called iSight, and a MagSafe power connector.

The most common repairs with the Non-Unibody model 17" MacBook Pro laptops are replacing a dead battery, replacing a malfunctioning fan, and upgrading the hard drive or RAM.

Once you've bought your parts and tools, check out iFixit's MacBook Pro 17" repair guides for step-by-step instructions on how to make the fix.